The Cherokee Chase 5K and Fun Run
Updated
Saturday, May 1, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Canton (600 Brown Industrial Park). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $20 to $25.
Course and race notes
The 4th annual Cherokee Chase - presented by Cherokee Christian Schools, is a 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run held at Etowah River Park in Canton, GA.
We hope you can join us for Race Day! RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ON RACE MORNING VIA QR CODE. CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD ONLY.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, May 1
2027 · in 175 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$20 to $25
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed May 1, 2027
Opened Jan 10, 2027
Race day in Canton
Weather
76° / 51°F
Typical high and low for May 1, with a 31% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Allatoona Dam 2, GA (15.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:49 AM – 8:20 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
2 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.5 mi away.
Places to eat
- Waffle House restaurant0.5 mi
- IHOP restaurant0.5 mi
Nearest public restroom: 0.6 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Apr 30
Where to stay
2 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)6 within 3 mi7 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Hampton Inn
About 19 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Days Inn by Wyndham Canton
About 20 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Country Inn & Suites
About 20 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel · Fairfield
Hotel 4 of 5: TownePlace Suites
About 20 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Comfort Inn & Suites
About 21 min walk1.0 mi from the start
More places on the map
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